Doom and gloom approaches to teaching climate change can foster anxiety, depression, and withdrawal from students. Instructors can work against that by being honest and sensitive, while inspiring service learning, argues Obach (2023).
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- Did you know that the American Sociological Review has a podcast? See this link to get access to various episodes that you can use in your courses.
Did you know that the American Sociological Review has a podcast? See this link to get access to various episodes that you can use in your courses.
- Are you teaching a course on health care? This video from ASA’s video series features Paul Starr of Princeton University as he discusses how the healthcare industry has changed over time and why it’s important.
Are you teaching a course on health care? This video from ASA's video series features Paul Starr of Princeton University as he discusses how the healthcare industry has changed over time and why it's important.
- This piece, published in The Chronicle of Higher Education, offers instructors various ideas for sparking joy and fostering connection in the classroom. Many of these activities can even be adapted for online classes.
This piece, published in The Chronicle of Higher Education, offers instructors various ideas for sparking joy and fostering connection in the classroom. Many of these activities can even be adapted for online classes.
- Check out this New York Times article, which details some things state and local governments can do to lower the cost of living while also combatting climate change.
Check out this New York Times article, which details some things state and local governments can do to lower the cost of living while also combatting climate change.
- This Contexts piece highlights the many sides of Michael Burawoy and invites us to remember his work as a teacher, scholar, mentor, activist, and more.
This Contexts piece highlights the many sides of Michael Burawoy and invites us to remember his work as a teacher, scholar, mentor, activist, and more.
- Did you know that the American Sociological Review has a podcast? See this link to get access to various episodes that you can use in your courses.
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